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EGS

Senior/Lead Process Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site +1

$99K - $128K/yr

EGS is seeking a Senior/Lead Process Engineer with DOE, nuclear, chemical or high-hazard facility experience to support our client in Oak Ridge, TN. This is a long term full-time contract position ...

EGS

Mid-to-Senior Process Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site +1

$99K - $128K/yr

EGS is seeking a Mid-to-senior Process Engineer with DOE, nuclear, chemical or high-hazard facility experience to support our client in Oak Ridge, TN. This is a long term full-time contract position ...

EGS

Mid-to-Senior Process Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site +1

$99K - $128K/yr

EGS is seeking a Mid-to-senior Process Engineer with DOE, nuclear, chemical or high-hazard facility experience to support our client in Oak Ridge, TN. This is a long term full-time contract position ...

Socket.dev

Chemical Operations Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$130 - $195/hr

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, or a related field. * 8+ ... years of experience in nuclear chemical operations, engineering, project management, or design.

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EGS

Senior/Lead Process Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site +1

$99K - $128K/yr

EGS is seeking a Senior/Lead Process Engineer with DOE, nuclear, chemical or high-hazard facility experience to support our client in Oak Ridge, TN. This is a long term full-time contract position ...

EGS

Mid-to-Senior Process Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site +1

$99K - $128K/yr

EGS is seeking a Mid-to-senior Process Engineer with DOE, nuclear, chemical or high-hazard facility experience to support our client in Oak Ridge, TN. This is a long term full-time contract position ...

General Matter

Chemical Operations Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$130K - $195K/yr

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, or a related field. * 8+ ... years of experience in nuclear chemical operations, engineering, project management, or design.

Monument Chemical

Chemical Engineering Intern

Houston, TX · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

Monument Chemical Houston is seeking qualified candidates to fill our Chemical Engineering Internship for Summer 2027. Interns are responsible for funding and handling their housing and relocation ...

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Huntsman Corp.

Chemical Engineering Intern

Houston, TX · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

Our Summer Internship Program is designed for ambitious students who want hands-on experience in ... Huntsman Corporation (HUN) What You'll Do As a Chemical Engineering Intern, you may: * Support ...

Navarro Inc.

Chemical Engineer (P.E.) (3946)

Paducah, KY · Remote

... engineering, technical and environmental challenges. Navarro specializes in nuclear operations, environmental remediation, D&D, waste management, advanced energy, facilities management, and technical ...

Huntsman

Chemical Engineering Intern

Houston, TX · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

Our Summer Internship Program is designed for ambitious students who want hands-on experience in ... Huntsman Corporation (HUN) What You'll Do As a Chemical Engineering Intern, you may: * Support ...

Monument Chemical

Chemical Engineering Intern

Pasadena, TX

$15.25 - $19.75/hr

Monument Chemical Houston is seeking qualified candidates to fill our Chemical Engineering Internship for Summer 2027. Interns are responsible for funding and handling their housing and relocation ...

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X Energy LLC

Chemical Engineer

Rockville, MD

The position applies a chemical engineering background in nuclear applications, with particular emphasis on thermal-fluid modeling tools (e.g., ASPEN, COMSOL), high-temperature materials behavior ...

X Energy LLC

Chemical Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

The position applies a chemical engineering background in nuclear applications, with particular emphasis on thermal-fluid modeling tools (e.g., ASPEN, COMSOL), high-temperature materials behavior ...

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How much do summer nuclear chemical engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for summer nuclear chemical engineering in the United States is $87,487.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $106,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Summer Nuclear Chemical Engineering vs Summer Chemical Engineering?

AspectSummer Nuclear Chemical EngineeringSummer Chemical Engineering
Required CredentialsTypically requires knowledge of nuclear processes, safety protocols, and chemical engineering fundamentalsFocuses on chemical process design, thermodynamics, and materials science
Work EnvironmentOften in nuclear power plants, research facilities, or safety analysis labsIn chemical plants, manufacturing facilities, or research labs
Industry UsagePrimarily in nuclear energy, research, and safety sectorsAcross chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and materials industries
Common Search/ComparisonYesNo

Summer Nuclear Chemical Engineering focuses on nuclear energy applications combined with chemical processes, often involving safety and reactor operations. In contrast, Summer Chemical Engineering covers broader chemical process design and manufacturing. Both roles require strong chemical engineering fundamentals but differ in industry focus and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Summer Nuclear Chemical Engineering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,487 per year, or $42.1 per hour.

Senior/Lead Process Engineer (3920)

Navarro Inc.

Oak Ridge, TN • On-site

$99K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Senior/Lead Process Engineer (3920) for a new Nuclear Fuel Facility.
Navarro is an award-winning provider of turnkey solutions, delivering comprehensive nuclear, environmental and technical services to federal agencies, commercial enterprises and private clients across the United States. Our expertise supports organizations such as the Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Department of Defense and NASA, while also extending to commercial industries and private sector partners facing complex engineering, technical and environmental challenges. Navarro specializes in nuclear operations, environmental remediation, D&D, waste management, advanced energy, facilities management, and technical and professional services. For more information, please visit Navarro-inc.com.
Position Summary
The Senior/Lead Process Engineer will provide technical leadership for process engineering scope supporting a new nuclear fuel facility. This role will lead process design development, technical reviews, calculations, equipment sizing, process safety support, and engineering deliverables for DOE, nuclear, chemical, or other high-hazard facility systems.
The position requires a senior engineer capable of leading design work, coordinating cross-discipline interfaces, mentoring engineers, and translating process requirements into safe, reliable, constructible, and operable designs. The role will work closely with I&C, piping, mechanical, HVAC, nuclear safety, operations, procurement, vendors, and project leadership.
Responsibilities
  • Lead process engineering design activities for nuclear, chemical, high-hazard, or DOE facility systems.
  • Develop, review, and approve process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, heat and material balances, process calculations, hydraulic analyses, and technical basis documents.
  • Perform and oversee equipment sizing for vessels, pumps, heat exchangers, piping systems, process utilities, control valves, relief devices, and related process equipment.
  • Support process safety activities, hazard reviews, operability reviews, design reviews, safety basis interfaces, and implementation of credited process controls.
  • Lead development of process design criteria, system descriptions, specifications, datasheets, procurement packages, and vendor technical evaluations.
  • Coordinate with piping, I&C, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, civil/structural, radiological controls, criticality safety, quality, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.
  • Review vendor data, resolve technical comments, evaluate design changes, and provide engineering support during procurement, construction, testing, startup, and commissioning.
  • Mentor process engineers and designers while maintaining technical quality, schedule alignment, configuration control, and client expectations.

Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
  • 10+ years of process engineering experience supporting DOE, nuclear, chemical, high-hazard, fuel cycle, radiological, or highly regulated industrial facilities.
  • Strong experience with PFDs, P&IDs, hydraulics, process calculations, equipment sizing, process safety, technical specifications, and design leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead process design work and coordinate engineering deliverables across multiple disciplines.
  • Working knowledge of process hazards, design basis development, system operability, configuration control, and regulated facility requirements.
  • Strong technical writing, communication, leadership, review, and issue-resolution skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required site access, training, and security clearances.
  • Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with nuclear fuel facilities, uranium processing, chemical processing, hot cells, gloveboxes, gas transfer systems, or high-temperature process systems.
  • Experience supporting DOE nuclear safety basis, readiness reviews, commissioning, or operational startup.
  • Professional Engineer license or advanced technical degree.
  • Active DOE L or Q clearance.

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.
Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.
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Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability

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